Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family, friends and co-workers during this difficult time. Your service and ultimate sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Thomas H. Kelly Jr.
Supervisory Air Marshal in Charge (SAC)
Federal Air Marshal Service

July 15, 2024

RIP Officer Bowen. Thank you for your service to the citizens of Vacaville and Concord

Lieutenant Darren Weisse
Tufts University Police
Boston, Ma. 02120

July 15, 2024

Our thoughts and prayers.

Session 8
Albany County Sheriff's Office Public Safety Institute

July 15, 2024

Thank you for your service to your community, Brother. Rest in the grace and peace of our Lord Jesus Christ. My prayers are with your family and your fellow officers of the Vacaville Police Department.

Captain Steve Winther (Ret.)
Sacramento County Sheriff's Department

July 14, 2024

Your sacrifice is not forgotten. May the Lord bless and comfort your family and friends.

Citizen
Citizen

July 14, 2024

Rest In Peace Brother.

Det. Andreoli
NYPD-Retired

July 14, 2024

Praying for Police Officer Matthew Bowen's family, friends and the entire Vacaville Police Department of California.

Thanks, Police Officer Matthew Bowen for your dedicated service.

WILLIAM L TWITTY
North Carolina Department of State Treasurer

July 14, 2024

Prayers & Condolences
Rest in Peace Officer Matthew Bowen

Sgt. Randy Keenan ~ (Retired)
City of Alameda, CA Police Department

July 14, 2024

Thank you for your sacrifice for our nation. May you be with the Lord and may he be with your family.

Det. Russ Cain


Pittsburgh PD

July 14, 2024

MY PRAYERS AND MOST HEARTFELT CONDOLENCES ARE WITH
OFFICER BOWEN AND HIS LOVED ONES. REST IN PEACE BROTHER. GODSPEED.

INV. RICH WYNN, RET.
WILL COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPT., ILL.

July 13, 2024

Rest in peace Officer Bowen.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 13, 2024

May your family, friends, colleagues, and community find the strength and resolve to carry on in your physical absence and continue to spread the goodness to which you were so selflessly committed. You were among the best humanity has to offer. Your dedication to service and your ultimate sacrifice shall not be forgotten. God Bless You. Your Family, & Friends.

James P. Waggle, Jr.
US Army Veteran (SFC)
Civilian

July 13, 2024

God bless you Matthew Bowen. Thank you for protecting your community and defending us from evil. I hope to shake your hand and salute your bravery in Heaven one day. Much peace, honor and empathy for your wife, two children, brother, mother, and father.

Grateful citizen Ryan P.

July 13, 2024

May God and St. Michael watch over you in Heaven, Officer Bowen.

Patrolman Kenneth Collins
South Amherst Police Department

July 13, 2024

deepest condolences to the officer's family and friends

Randal M. Glenn
Canada Border Services Officer retired

July 13, 2024

Police Officer Matthew Bowen, my deepest condolences to your wife, children, family and to your Department on your untimely death at the hands of this criminal driver. I thank you for your years of service to all of us. It is again so sad that another good man has been taken from his family. May god Bless you and keep you now. Rest In Peace, Brother.

Mary Milam
Sergeant (Ret)
Chicago Police Department

Leesburg. FL

July 13, 2024

Dear Chief of Police Ian Schmutler:

I hope this letter finds you well, though I understand it is an incredibly tough time for you and everyone connected to your department. I am writing to extend my heartfelt sympathy and deepest condolences for the loss of Police Officer Matthew Bowen Detective Fernando Esqueda, a brave and dedicated professional.

The news of Officer Bowen’s death has deeply saddened me and my entire family. The sacrifice that he made while protecting and serving your community is a testament to the selfless and courageous nature of law enforcement officers like him. We can never truly understand the risks and challenges faced by those in law enforcement, and we are forever indebted to them for their unwavering commitment to keeping us safe.

Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with Officer Bowen’s family and colleagues during this immensely challenging time. Their loss is immeasurable, and we can only hope that the outpouring of support from the community can offer some comfort in these trying times.

In times like these, we must remember the positive impact Officer Bowen had on countless lives throughout his life and career. The memories of his dedication, kindness, and professionalism will remain etched in the hearts of those who had the privilege to know him.

To you, Chief Schmutler, and the entire Vacaville Police Department, my family and I want to express our gratitude for the vital work you do each day, often in the face of danger and adversity. The sacrifice of your fallen colleague serves as a stark reminder of the dangers that come with your line of duty. Despite the risks, you continue to serve with integrity and unwavering commitment, and for that, we are immensely thankful.

Having served 44+ years as a Law Enforcement Professional, my family stands with you during this time of mourning. Please do not hesitate to reach out if there is anything we can do to support your fallen hero’s family, you, and your department during this difficult period.

May the memories of Officer Bowen be a source of strength and may his legacy inspire others to follow in his footsteps of honor and service. We will forever be indebted to the sacrifice he made to keep us safe.

With deepest sympathy,

Don P. Jensen Sr. - PM, PP, PGP, DrE
Chief of Police (retired)

July 13, 2024

Rest in Peace. Condolences and prayers for the family.

Chief R. A. McCann
Armour College Police

July 13, 2024

Thank you Officer Bowen for your dedicated and selfless service to the people of Vacaville, CA! Your life mattered! Sending prayers of sympathy and condolences to your family and your coworkers. May you rest in peace! Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called the children of God. And may your assailant receive the full force and effect of the criminal justice system for their actions in causing your death!

Captain (Retired) Mike Culler
Winston-Salem NC Police Department

July 13, 2024

Rest In Peace Brother

james oneill
NYPD

July 13, 2024

My deepest condolences to the family of Officer Matthew Bowen, RIP.

Retired First Sergeant Thomas Webb
New York State Police - Troop "D"

July 13, 2024

Rest In Peace…

Retired Detective Ed Falkowski
Syracuse Police Dept, NY

July 13, 2024

Praying for peace and comfort today and during the difficult days ahead. With deepest sympathy,

Rita Rocker
Deputy Executive Director
Georgia State Board of Pardons and Paroles

July 13, 2024

There is a special place in Heaven for heroes. You will rest there. May God bless you and yours forever, braveheart.

Patricia Harrison

July 13, 2024

Thank you fornyiur service. Prayers for your Familyand Department.

Sergeant Monica Veney
Baltimore Police Department

July 13, 2024